Are you properly insured in the event an unforeseen wildfire sweeps across Dillon, CO? Regardless of the season, it is best to prepare ahead for a wildfire by putting proper insurance coverage in place.
Doug Compton, CEO of Centennial State Insurance Agency, advises in his wildfire insurance video: “If there is a fire in the area, you may not be able to make changes, additions, or take out a policy in the future.” Therefore, it is paramount to ensure you have proper homeowners insurance in place that covers rebuilding if your home is lost in the fire.
To effectively determine the anticipated cost to rebuild your home in Dillon, CO, calculate the value by a cost per square foot formula. “It’s also important to make sure that you [have] guaranteed replacement cost or extended replacement cost on [your current] policy,” Doug continues. “This is an additional amount of coverage provided by the company you’re with.”
Replacement Cost Coverage
Additionally, it is equally important to ensure that your personal property coverage contains replacement cost coverage on your policy to reimburse you for any personal items in your home lost in a fire. This coverage allows a full reimbursement to replace your items at no additional cost to you.
Separate Structures Coverage
Your separate structures are another area of concern to properly insure in the event of a wildfire. These structures may include detached garages, sheds, or other items built on your property. Doug explains, “Oftentimes, in the original policies, these are written with low [coverage] limits, but can be increased to make sure that there’s adequate coverage to replace these.”
Additional Living Expense Coverage
As it pertains to wildfire coverage, an additional special insurance coverage to look for is the additional living expense, the amount paid to you if you need to evacuate or find temporary living arrangements throughout the duration of your home rebuild. It is paramount to solidify an adequate amount of coverage for the duration of time you are out of the home.
Auto Coverage
Finally, do not leave your autos uninsured or without adequate coverage. By failing to secure comprehensive coverage on your automobiles, you risk the result of not receiving a replacement vehicle in the event of a comprehensive auto claim such as a wildfire.
Secure Your Wildfire Coverage with Centennial State Insurance Agency
If you are looking for wildfire insurance in Dillon, CO, our experts at Centennial State Insurance Agency are ready to help! As mountain specialists, we understand what is takes to insure homes properly in the mountains to make sure your home is rebuilt and you are taken care of. Contact us to compare quotes and properly insure your home, property, and auto today!